Tyson Poultry, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NASHVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Tyson Poultry, Inc. | Report ID | 2021075687 |
| Address | 100 East Cassady Street | City, State ZIP | NASHVILLE, ARKANSAS 71852 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.92000, -93.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 7/12/2021, at approximately 8:00 AM, an employee was walking in the plant, tripped on a corner of a pallet, and fell. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured left hip that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2021, a worker at Tyson Poultry, Inc. in NASHVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,660 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to tripping over an object" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to tripping over an object injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Fall on same level due to tripping over an object events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2019 | Dimensions Management of Chippewa Falls, LLC | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Mennel Milling | LOGAN, OHIO | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Ringling College of Art and Design | SARASOTA, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Oliver H. Van Horn | WINDSOR, COLORADO | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
| Mar 21, 2019 | A Caring Doctor | SELMA, TEXAS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Marmaxx Operating Corporation | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 20, 2022 | Whole Foods Market | WELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Walmart | PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY | Fractures | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.